Mongolia downgrade bolsters Turquoise Hill in Oyu Tolgoi talks
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Brazil’s iron ore industry loses ground in the global market
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Lower coal prices take a toll on Teck profit
Miner blamed sharp drops in coal and copper prices for the lower profit.
Chile rejects Barrick’s appeal to resume work at Pascua Lama
Construction on the Chilean side of the troubled gold and silver project has been halted since April 10.
INFOGRAPHIC: Financial illiteracy in the US
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Social costs of Western Australia’s mining boom
There's always a bit of gloom alongside the boom.